A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9547471 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 108425733 epoch_slot_no: 252933 block_no: 9547294 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 46446 time: 2023-11-14 20:00:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8776657f3dcabd27f418c1e4509f82e6cb3450971ea05f8bba6e60a828aa3437Block Operator
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